English Language Learning

All students need:

• A completed application form
• An email address
• An Alberta Student Number

If you are an Alberta Resident you may be entitled to funding to support your studies.

The Government of Alberta Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly "Alberta Works" or "Learner Income Support") is a financial support program managed by the Government of Alberta to support Alberta residents access adult education to help them towards more sustainable employment.

Check the Foundational Learning Assistance page for more information and to see if you are eligible.

English For Academic Purposes (EAP)

Canadian citizens can apply for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. Funding is subject to eligibility requirements.

To apply, you will need to:

• Complete a paper application and pay the non-refundable application fee. You can download the paper application by clicking here or you can visit the Welcome Centre to complete your application in person.
• If you're applying to the English for Academic Purposes program, you'll have to write the EAP placement test at Bow Valley College. We will send you information about testing after you apply.
• Check the Foundational Learning Assistance page for more information about the process to apply for Foundational Learning Assistance funding.

If you have questions, contact the Welcome Centre.

You can also find information in Spanish, French, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Persian, Arabic, or Urdu, on our multi-language website.

Are you an international student who wants to study English? Check out our International ELL program.

In the International ELL program, you'll learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This program is certified by the Languages Canada Quality Assurance Scheme.

Contact the Welcome Centre at the Calgary South Campus to get started. If you need language help, please have a friend or a family member assist you.

Here are some questions we may ask:

• What is your immigration status?
• Do you want to attend school full-time or part-time?
• How many years did you go to school in your home country?
• What is your work schedule?

Eligibility for programs may depend on your citizenship status.

We can be reached by:

• Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
• Phone: 403-410-1402 (during regular business hours)

Indigenous students can call 403-476-2256 to speak with the Indigenous Student Recruitment Specialist.

If you require academic accommodations, contact Learner Success Services four months prior to the start of scheduled classes to set-up your academic accommodation plan.

We will make reasonable efforts to provide suitable accommodation, however, there is no guarantee that services will be available and it is possible that your start date may be deferred to provide the accommodation.

While the college attempts to facilitate all accommodation requests, there is a current shortage of sign language interpreters.

If you have questions, check out our frequently asked questions page for more information.